

Madrid, 1987
2012-04-13 · 104 min · ★ 6.6
In 1987 Madrid, the unexpected encounter between a seasoned journalist and a young student leads to a profound exploration of love, desire, politics, power, and discovery of each other.
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- Directors
- David Trueba
- Production companies
- Buenavida Producciones
- Countries
- Spain
- Status
- Released
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José SacristánMiguel
María ValverdeÁngela
Alberto FerreiroHombre del patio (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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